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Who We Are

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is led by a board of directors, which formulates policies and sets goals for the organization, promoting the mission of to serve, promote and protect our members and the greater good of the business community, making Dubuque the best...

About Ambassadorship

Ambassador Mission Statement:To support the Chamber’s mission by growing and maintaining a strong membership base through the support of member recruitment, retention and engagement.The Dubuque Area Chamber Ambassadors organized in 1963 as an extension of the Dubuque...

Please Contact Us

To request information on how to become a Chamber Ambassador contact Paige Murphy at 563.690.9201 or use the form below

Chamber Champions

Chamber Partnership Program

The Chamber Champions is an annual sponsorship program. You make one investment at the beginning of the Chamber fiscal year to receive benefits throughout the year (July 1 - June 30). Chamber Champions will save you time, money and take the guess work out of your Chamber...

FAQs

FAQs

Do you have questions about the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce? You’ll find answers to our most frequently asked questions below. If we did not answer your question on this page, please call us at (563) 557-9200 or email us at office@dubuquechamber.com....

Contact Us

Contact us

Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
300 Main Street, Suite 200
Dubuque, IA 52001
(563) 557-9200 Fax: (563) 557-1591
office@dubuquechamber.com Send us your questions or comments using the form below and we will respond promptly to your inquiry.

Member Benefits

Accolades

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is a 5 star accredited Chamber in Iowa and is 1 of 70 in the United States.Click the below graphic to view Member Benefits at each level

Seminars

The Chamber offers many opportunities for you and your staff to receive training that benefits your business by saving you valuable time and human resource costs. Our newest program, Get to Know a CEO: A View from the C-Suites, brings together members to listen to a...

Referrals

The Chamber receives an average of over 1,000 phone inquiries a month and more than 1,300 website hits per day. The Chamber sees hundreds of people through its door each year. The Chamber referral policy is to refer Chamber members first! Your business is being promoted...

Exposure

The Chamber provides maximum exposure for your business from displaying your brochures and business cards at the Chamber office to your business listing in the membership directory and on the Chamber website. Your Chamber Ribbon Cutting gets people in the door of your...

Credibility

One of the best reasons to be a Chamber member is because you cannot afford not to be one! Chamber membership gives you instant visibility and instant credibility. According to a study done by the Schapiro group, 63% of consumers are more likely to buy from Chamber Member...

Chamber Sponsors

Designed with You in Mind

The Dubuque Area Chamber Champions is designed with your business goals in mind. Our premier sponsorship program is an unmatched branding program that puts you in front of the business leaders and decision makers, who help make our region the best place to live, work,...

Promotional Opportunities

Advertising Options

Leverage the marketing power of the Chamber through premiere advertising opportunities -- Exclusively for Chamber Members! By being a member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, you will have access to some of the most creative, innovative, professional and effective...

Keep it Home for the Holidays

The Keep it Home for the Holidays campaign is a multi-media advertising campaign designed to bring traffic to local businesses during the busiest shopping season of the year! It's also meant to bring awareness and educate our community on the importance of keeping...

Esheets

Circulation
The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Esheets are sent out to 5,000+ recipients.Scheduling
You can schedule your Esheet to go out Monday-Friday in either the morning or afternoon spot. Esheets are sold on a first come, first serve basis.Due...

Contact

To schedule your ESheet, Web or Newsletter ad or for more information, contact the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce's Marketing & Programs Manager, Justine Paradiso at 563.557.9200 or jehlers@dubuquechamber.com.

All ads are subject to space availability and are on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Chamber may refuse to accept any advertising from members who are delinquent in their payments to the Chamber. The Dubuque Area Chamber of commerce must approve all ads/Esheets and...

New Member Information

Ribbon Cutting

The Chamber offers you benefits you cannot get anywhere else! Our Chamber ambassadors help welcome you with a Chamber membership plaque at your ribbon cutting ceremony. We advertise your new membership in our monthly newsletter and on our Dubuque Area Chamber Facebook...

First Things First for New Members

"I am a new member. Now what?"Joining the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce was a smart move. You have joined more than 1,200 business owners and managers working to keep the economy and quality of life of our county healthy and prosperous.Now it's time to make sure...

Verify your online directory listing

Every member of the Chamber has an online listing on www.dubuquechamber.com, the Chamber's online connection to a virtual world of business information. Your online listing contains basic contact information for your business, and can include a free link to your company's...

Boardroom Rental Rates

Great place to host your meeting!

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce boardroom seats 25 people. Coffee, water and soft drinks are provided during the rental.The Boardroom rents year round and is available Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Room rental is based on availability. The room is reserved on a...

Advocacy Articles

Chamber hosted Iowa’s Governor

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce hosted Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds for a luncheon Friday, January 12, 2018 from 12-1:00 p.m. The governor’s visit was part of the condition of the state tour with scheduled visits across Iowa.Governor Reynolds serves as Iowa’s 43rd...

Air Service Forum Luncheon

Click here to view the PowerPoint from the Air Service Luncheon on October 31, 2017.

Members of Congress support Historic Tax Credit

Chamber President writes Sen. Grassley on HTC

Dear Senator Grassley,On behalf of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce representing 1200 members and 50,000 jobs in the Dubuque Area thank you so much for co-sponsorship of the Cassidy amendment. Thanks to your leadership and advocacy the Historic Tax Credit was...

Historic tax credit faces an uncertain future

For more than three decades, the federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) has successfully implemented a national policy of preserving our historic resources. It is the most significant investment the federal government makes toward the preservation of our historic...

Protect Federal Historic Tax Credits

For more information:
Barry Gentry, Chamber Senior VP
bgentry@dubuquechamber.com
563.557.9200Between 2002 and 2016, the Dubuque community has leveraged $34 million in Federal Historic Tax Credits to complete over $202 million in rehabilitation and reuse of its historic...

Save Historic Tax Credits

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
AFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT OF
THE IOWA STATE HISTORIC TAX CREDIT PROGRAMWHEREAS, the State Historic Preservation and Cultural & Entertainment Tax Credit Program, also known as the State Historic Tax Credit Program...

Federal Historic Tax Credit Projects

A total of 257 Federal Historic Tax Credit projects received Part 3 certifications from the National Park Service between fiscal year 2002 through 2016, resulting in over $1 billion in total development. Data source: National Park Service, 2017...

Community Air Service

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Chamber working to boost local air service

A Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce task force held a luncheon Tues., Oct. 31 at the Grand River Center. This task force is working towards securing more flights, routes, hubs, and carriers serving the Dubuque area.View the whole story in the Telegraph Herald...

CHAMBER CANDIDATE Alignment

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, as advocates for Dubuque area businesses, is dedicated to advancing policies that help grow your business and our economy. As part of the Chamber’s work to pursue this effort, we now inform members about local and state candidates’...

Chamber Announces Candidate Alignment

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, announces their candidate alignments for the November elections for Dubuque County Supervisor, Iowa House and Senate. As the voice of the business community, the Chamber wants to inform our members about local and state candidates...

Iowa Chamber Alliance

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud member of the Iowa Chamber Alliance (ICA), a non-partisan coalition representing the 16 largest Chambers of Commerce and economic development organizations throughout Iowa.The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce President,...

B2B

B2B Referral Group

The Dubuque Area Chamber B2B Referral group is meant to connect Chamber members to potential clientele through the exchange of referrals from among area professionals. Only one representative per business category may participate in the group. The group meets once a week...

Meeting Times

The Chamber currently facilitates one B2B group that meet in the Chamber Boardroom:Tuesday: 8:30 am - 9:30 am*We follow the local school late start/cancelation schedule so if school is either delayed or cancelled their will be no meeting that day....

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Be an official representative of a business or organization that is an active and current member of the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce
​Be current on all Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and B2B membership dues
Attend at least three of the four weekly meetings per...

Business After School

Today's Students, Tomorrow's Workforce.

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce understands that today’s students are tomorrow’s workforce. The 21st century global marketplace demands a highly-skilled, trained and educated talent pool. Connecting business to education in order to increase successful outcomes for...

2018 participating businesses

Thank you to the following businesses for opening their doors for Business After School 2018!Advanced Manufacturing/Diesel MechanicJohn Deere Dubuque Works
Thompson Truck & TrailerEngineeringCartegraph
IIW, P.C.HealthcareUnified Therapy...

Contact

For more information or questions please contact the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce at 563.557.9200 or office@dubuquechamber.com.

Community Connections

Community Connections is a program held quarterly that gives nonprofit organizations a forum for communication, insight, and support. During the hour-long meeting, we will feature speakers or a panel to share information on topics pertaining to nonprofits and their needs....

Upcoming Community Connections

Click the date below to register for the event. Registration is not required, but it is recommended. Mark your calendar for the following Community Connection dates:Wed., October 31, 2018 - Wendy Knight, Northeast Iowa Community College
Wed., February 6, 2019 -...

For those of you who missed Community Connections on July 25, here is the handout provided by Kelly Myers at AMPERAGE Marketing & Fundraising regarding his topic, "Capital Campaign Fundraising for Nonprofit Organizations." Please reach out to Kelly if you have any...

Leadership Dubuque

Discovering Dubuque’s Dynamics

Established by the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Dubuque has provided hundreds of individuals the opportunity to cultivate community knowledge and develop personal leadership skills.Leadership Dubuque promotes civic responsibility by encouraging...

Dates for Leadership Dubuque 2018-19

The next Leadership Dubuque class will begin in September. If you are interested in being part of Leadership Dubuque, check to make sure these dates work with your schedule.
All classes are the held the 2nd Wednesday of the month, except in September and March. Link for...

Cost

The cost of the program per participant is $995.00 for Chamber members only, to be paid prior to the retreat weekend. This covers all costs for the program (meals, travel, speakers, and administrative costs).

Who Can Participate

Individuals from all areas of the community (such as small business owners, homemakers, managers, elected officials, lawyers, builders, doctors) are eligible for the program.For more information about the program, please contact Barry Gentry at 563.557.9200 or use the...

Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!)

YEA! is Underway

We are currently underway for the 2018-19 YEA! Dubuque Area class. If you are interested in applyinig next year, please keep an eye our in the Spring of 2019 for more information!Know a student who would be a great fit? Click the nomination button below!Class of 2018...

About Young Entrepreneurs Academy

Over the course of 25 weeks, the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) teaches middle and high school students how to start and run their own real business or social movement.Developed at the University of Rochester in 2004 with the support of a grant from the Kauffman...

We LOVE our Students

The Dubuque Area Chamber is happy to announce our ‘We Love Our Students’ campaign.The Chamber realizes that our students are our treasures and are our future workforce! We want to proclaim Dubuque as a thriving ‘College Town’.Below is a list of businesses that will...

Workforce Development

DUBUQUE WORKS - A WORKFORCE INITITATIVE

A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTCollaboration is key among workforce partners to successfully address the full scope of workforce challenges within a community. Along with twelve other partners, The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce has taken workforce...

Young Professionals - Dubuque

Affiliated under the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, Young Professionals Dubuque (YPD) exists to connect young professionals with each other, the business community, and the city in which we live, work, play and do business.YPD began with approximately 60 members in...

DEVELOP. EMPOWER. ENGAGE.

What's in it for you?Gain access to the nation's largest talent network of its kind. Connect to the Dubuque Tri States Region as a place to live well, work smart, play hard, and have an immediate impact.Why YP?Grow your network of professional contacts and...

Next Up

Next Up is a program for future young professionals currently enrolled at a college or university. This organization caters exclusively to students enrolled in higher education preparing for the next step after graduation.By providing professional, networking, and...

We Love Our Students

The Dubuque Area Chamber is promoting our ‘We Love Our Students’ campaign where area businesses are offering discounts, promotions, and savings to students by showing a valid college ID.The Chamber realizes that our students are our treasures and are our future...

Press Releases

Keeping You Up To Date

The Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing current and noteworthy information of relevance to tri-state area businesses.Our Media Center is designed to provide media representatives quick access to pertinent information about our members. All...

Chamber Publications Directory

Chamber@Work

Read our monthly Chamber@Work Newsletter to learn about regional news announcements relevant to the Dubuque area business community, as well as upcoming Chamber Events and Programs.September Chamber@Work Newsletter

Cost of Living

The Cost of Living Index is the most reliable source of city-to-city comparisons of key consumer costs available anywhere. COLI data is recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau, US Bureau of Labor Statistics, CNN Money, and the President's Council of Economic Advisors. Our...

Click the document below for 2017 third quarter Cost of Living Index data

Business Resources

NAICS/Demographics/Census InformationNorth American Classification System
Under "Business" section
www.census.govAmericans with DisabilitiesResources, services and information for persons with disabilities
www.ada.govBusiness SignageKey to inviting...

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Housing & Community Development

Programs

Rental Assistance includes the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program, project-based housing, Moderate Rehabilitation, and HCV Homeownership.Family Self-Sufficiency is a HUD program for any families or individuals receiving the Housing Choice Voucher who are motivated to...

Business Directory

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Join The Chamber

If you want to make a valuable investment in your business and in the community, the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce is the place to start. With premier business and networking opportunities among its countless benefits, the Chamber offers reliable support to help your business connect, succeed and grow.

New Member Resources

Joining the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce was a smart move. You have joined more than 1,200 business owners and managers working to keep the economy and quality of life of our county healthy and prosperous.